Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Zyklamen
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Cyclamen
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Cyklamen
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and White Cedar
Season and care of Cyclamen and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and White Cedar season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and White Cedar Physical Information
Cyclamen and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and White Cedar are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and White Cedar
Care of Cyclamen and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.